Simple tarp

crazywednesday

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Ive never used one, but I have slept in the back of my truck plenty of times. Why use one? Kifaru sheep tarp is $100. What value does one get from that? I really see no weather protection from it, but maybe Im wrong. Experienced input please!

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Matt21418

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I think the sheep tarp is more of an emergency type shelter or something that can be used as a sunshade or windblock when setup for glassing or sitting for long periods of time. It is a bit small, but is therefore also lightweight. I prefer a bit larger tarp like the Cimarron DST which is 10'x10' and can be pitched to provide significantly more protection from elements. There is a thread on one of these forums that shows a multitude of different pitches with this tarp, varying from very open a few style pitch to a nearly closed in shelter that provides a very high level of weather protection. I have used my dst primarily in September in Colorado high country and haven't had any severe weather but when it rained and the wind picked up I was nice and dry along with my gear with no issues. The DST is about the same cost and nearly 2x the size, so there is a weight penalty but I feel very confident in having protection for an emergency as well as a viable shelter for longer duration camping as well.

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crazywednesday

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I think the sheep tarp is more of an emergency type shelter or something that can be used as a sunshade or windblock when setup for glassing or sitting for long periods of time. It is a bit small, but is therefore also lightweight. I prefer a bit larger tarp like the Cimarron DST which is 10'x10' and can be pitched to provide significantly more protection from elements. There is a thread on one of these forums that shows a multitude of different pitches with this tarp, varying from very open a few style pitch to a nearly closed in shelter that provides a very high level of weather protection. I have used my dst primarily in September in Colorado high country and haven't had any severe weather but when it rained and the wind picked up I was nice and dry along with my gear with no issues. The DST is about the same cost and nearly 2x the size, so there is a weight penalty but I feel very confident in having protection for an emergency as well as a viable shelter for longer duration camping as well.

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Now that tarp looks useful!

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I have a Jimmy tarps 7x9 that I carry a lot.. I have used it hiding in the rain or snow. Wrapped it around myself to block wind when I was freezing, used it as a blind to look like a rock. It's grey. Even set it up as a a-frame for the night when I wasn't going to make it back to camp. 7 ounces Always in my pack.
 

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I have a Jimmy tarps 7x9 that I carry a lot.. I have used it hiding in the rain or snow. Wrapped it around myself to block wind when I was freezing, used it as a blind to look like a rock. It's grey. Even set it up as a a-frame for the night when I wasn't going to make it back to camp. 7 ounces Always in my pack.

I feel like I could have written this post myself, I slept a couple nights under one this past season. Came back to camp after an hour long rain and my gear and all but about the first foot of ground was dry. I have a Sheep Tarp on my Christmas Wish List just because it has better and more tie out points!

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I feel like I could have written this post myself, I slept a couple nights under one this past season. Came back to camp after an hour long rain and my gear and all but about the first foot of ground was dry. I have a Sheep Tarp on my Christmas Wish List just because it has better and more tie out points!

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odin0226

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It has many use's: sun shade , wind block, emergency shelter, heck you can cover it in pine needles- roll it up like a cigar- and you got a raft. Skies the limit
 

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Lots of good reviews on the BCUSA tarps over on their forums. I don't think I've ever heard a negative review.
 

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Hundreds of thousands of backpackers would opine otherwise about sleeping under tarps. If you are just talking about the sheep tarp specifically, it is a pretty specialized piece of gear and not what most would use as a primary tarp shelter. A good quality 10x10 or if you want a palace a 12x12 tarp can be pitched in so many different ways, the sky is the limit. Too many companies making tarps these days to list them all and lots of materials out there depending on how light you want to go.
 

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Tarps are versatile- no doubt.

My sleep system has evolved for hunts but I sometimes still use a tarp on summer backpack trips either on the ground or over a mesh hammock.

IMO, a tarp is great for bluebird summer conditions ...but hunting seasons in the mtns can get some weather that makes those tarps miserable.
 

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Federal and state regulations require that cargo be transported safely en route without causing any environmental / health problems, accidental hazards due to the dispersion of material such as gravel, etc. A friend of mine recently purchased flatbed tarps and these tarps are among the most durable tarps in the industry.
 
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Federal and state regulations require that cargo be transported safely en route without causing any environmental / health problems, accidental hazards due to the dispersion of material such as gravel, etc. A friend of mine recently purchased flatbed tarps and these tarps are among the most durable tarps in the industry.
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Federal and state regulations require that cargo be transported safely en route without causing any environmental / health problems, accidental hazards due to the dispersion of material such as gravel, etc. A friend of mine recently purchased flatbed tarps and these tarps are among the most durable tarps in the industry.
?? I don't think you're on the same page here. The OP was asking about tarps specifically designed and used for shelters, etc. when backpacking.
 

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It’s a bot computer/scanner.

It just caught the word tarp and then creates a post with a link that would give a referral credit or the link can trigger a virus download or link to porn, viagra etc.

Just the usual BS.


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I bought a DST this year, spent 6 or 7 nights in it between bear and turkey this spring. I am definitely sold on tarp setup and plan on using it in some heavier weather just to try it out. Super versatile and has great coverage. Only regret is I didn’t purchase the dcf version.
 
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